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The Woman Behind The New Deal

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This chapter explores the experiences of Pauline Pepp, a young worker at the Triangle Waste Company in Manhattan, amidst the bustling early 20th-century garment industry. It vividly portrays the challenging work environment and the aspirations of the women who labored to create fashionable blouses.

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